E.Usha M.Sc., B. Ed., v. The Director Of School

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.04.2021 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.GOVINDARAJ W.P.No.10190 of 2021 Mrs.E.Usha Teacher, B.T.Assistant Science ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 06.

2.The Chief Education Officer, Chief Education Office, Egmore, Chennai - 08.

3.The District Educational Officer, Chennai (Central), Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

4.P.S.V.Krishna, Administrative Officer, Kesari Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

5.The Correspondent, M/s.Kesari Higher Secondary School, Old No.9, New No.17/1, Royapettah High Road III Street, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation sent by the petitioner on 01.04.2021 and to pass final order on the enquiry conducted on 25.02.2019 and concluded on 09.01.2020 by the 4th respondent within a stipulated period of time. For Petitioner : Ms.Rekha Sivakumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Raja Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.P.Raja, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of respondents. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.

2. This Court by an order dated 11.06.2018 in W.P.No.10846 of 2018, directed the respondents that they shall not proceed against the petitioner without conducting appropriate enquiry and without giving a reasonable opportunity of hearing. Considering the direction, it is submitted by the petitioner that an enquiry was conducted and it was concluded on 09.01.2020. But after completion of enquiry, nothing has progressed. Aggrieved over the same, the petitioner is before this Court. The petitioner has made a representation on 01.04.2021 for conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings.

3. Heard the submissions made on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, a direction is given to the respondents to conclude the disciplinary proceedings and pass final orders within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-CCC) //True copy// Sub Assistant Registrar Pns To 1.The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 06.

2.The Chief Education Officer, Chief Education Office, Egmore, Chennai - 08.

3.The District Educational Officer, Chennai (Central), Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

4.The Correspondent, M/s.Kesari Higher Secondary School, Old No.9, New No.17/1, Royapettah High Road III Street, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

+1cc to Mr.C.Sivakumar, Advocate SR.No.25110 +1cc to Government Pleader SR.No.25324 W.P.No.10190 of 2021 EV(CO) GMY(07/07/2021)